Prospect Info: Caps Top Prospects General Discussion Thread Vol. 1

[GoCaps2004]

Lots of guys are being loaned to Europe and roster spots are very competitive. It’s only a short term loan anyway and I’d venture he gets a lot more ice time than he would in the first division

Yeah, also wondered about implications of Covid and players being sent to KHL, SHL, etc. Thank you for the insight!

 

[trick9]

Don't know too much about the Swedish system, but seems a bit disappointing that he's going to the second tier after having played three seasons in the SHL and on year in the AHL, no?

SHL has banned short-term NHL loans.

 

[Hivemind]

At this point, getting guaranteed play in any league is preferable to the uncertainty surrounding hockey in North America. I’d honestly be shocked if the AHL ends up playing more than 30 games in its next season.

 

[GoCaps2004]

SHL has banned short-term NHL loans.

Gotcha, thank you

 

[Rayquaza64]

Protas scores again

 

[tenken00]

Protas scores again

He is so huge. Even playing against full grown men he makes them all look like little kids next to him.

 

[Rayquaza64]

Alexeyev made his KHL debut, 3 shots, 2 hits, 15 min TOI

 

[Marshall]

Alexeyev made his KHL debut, 3 shots, 2 hits, 15 min TOI

Thanks for keeping us up-to-date. It is appreciated.

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

So are the Caps now locked in with the 25th pick this year’s draft?

 

[Langway]

So are the Caps now locked in with the 25th pick this year’s draft?

Yes.

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

Yes.

Thank you!

 

[Langway]

With the WJCs to be held in the Edmonton bubble, McMichael might suit up for Team Canada as a prelude to a roster spot battle. Not a bad way to gear up if that's how the timing works out. I'm guessing he won't be loaned to a European club at this point and will instead primarily focus on strength training. Tough to go around nine months without a game at this stage in his career but hopefully he's been using it to pack in two off-season's worth of off-ice work.

 

[Rayquaza64]

With the WJCs to be held in the Edmonton bubble, McMichael might suit up for Team Canada as a prelude to a roster spot battle. Not a bad way to gear up if that's how the timing works out. I'm guessing he won't be loaned to a European club at this point and will instead primarily focus on strength training. Tough to go around nine months without a game at this stage in his career but hopefully he's been using it to pack in two off-season's worth of off-ice work.

Id hope we could get him some ice time in one of the lesser leagues but i guess that seems unlikely now

 

[Hivemind]

With the WJCs to be held in the Edmonton bubble, McMichael might suit up for Team Canada as a prelude to a roster spot battle. Not a bad way to gear up if that's how the timing works out. I'm guessing he won't be loaned to a European club at this point and will instead primarily focus on strength training. Tough to go around nine months without a game at this stage in his career but hopefully he's been using it to pack in two off-season's worth of off-ice work.

The OHL is still aiming for a Dec 1 start to the season, so I anticipate McMichael will simply be playing with London again this year.
OHL announces key dates for COVID-19 delayed 2020-21 season - Sportsnet.ca

 

[Rayquaza64]

Alexei Protas goal #3, dude still looking good in the KHL even on the 4th line

 

[Rayquaza64]

Alex Alexeyev recorded his first KHL point today! (I think)

 

[Rayquaza64]

Alex Alexeyev recorded his first KHL point today! (I think)

here is video of said point

 

[Rayquaza64]

Alexei Protas moved up to line 3

 

[dave_no]

any new information on samsonov's injury? I'm a little afraid of the consequences for the future

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

any new information on samsonov's injury? I'm a little afraid of the consequences for the future

Everything reported is that recovery is going well and he should be 100% by training camp.

 

[Rayquaza64]

Alex Alexeyev on the first pairing for the first time

 

[searle]

Nardella loaned out to Djurgardens IF of the Swedish Hockey League for the whole season - am I wrong to be surprised he isn't getting a bit of a look at the opening night roster? His top line AHL numbers were impressive, is he still super raw?

 

[Langway]

Fun times for Protas.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Fun times for Protas.

Tweet's not loading so hoping it's good news? Protas becoming a player would be a big help.

 

[Langway]

It should load but it's about a COVID outbreak on the team and the team still playing through it today. "Only in KHL - a group of Dinamo Minsk players/staff have tested positive for Covid-19. There's an hour and 30 minutes until puck drop between Riga and Minsk. As of right now - there are no indications that the game wouldn't be played."